"I know it's a different feeling when you're drafted, developed and playing for the team that gave you your first opportunity. There's a little - maybe a lot - more pride when you put that jersey on. I hope he remembers that and doesn't lose sight of that. With that being said, I've never, ever faulted a player for maximizing his earning potential and going to try to make a great living for him and his family. I can't fault him for that."
"Wright opted to stay with the Mets with an eight-year, $138 million extension early in the offseason prior to 2013, a year before he was due to hit free agency. Although Wright joked Wednesday about not being as worthy of his jersey being retired as the other seven he'll join, he ended up the franchise leader in games played, hits and doubles - and is second to Darryl Strawberry in home runs."
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